CJP Claims 'Mystery' Truck Loaded With Stones Near Jantar Mantar Protest Site Was Already in Delhi Police Custody
The CJP claimed a 'mystery' truck loaded with stones found near its July 20 protest site was in Delhi Police custody for four days prior, raising questions about potential incitement during the clashes. 'It appears to be a calculated attempt to sabotage a peaceful democratic protest, incite violence, and frame innocent citizens,' CJP said in a post.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has alleged that a truck loaded with stones, discovered near its Jantar Mantar protest site, had been in Delhi Police custody for four days before the violence that erupted during the July 20 protest march. In a public statement on social media, the political outfit claimed that the presence of the seized vehicle near a large gathering of demonstrators raises serious questions about security management and potential attempts to incite unrest.
Allegations Concerning the Seized Vehicle
According to the CJP, the vehicle was allegedly under police lock and key for nearly a week before appearing close to the demonstration zone. The organisation asserted that the presence of a truck carrying stones near a public gathering could have been used to provoke violence and falsely implicate peaceful demonstrators. CJP Threatens to Resume Protests as Supreme Court Allows FIR Investigations to Continue.
CJP Makes Bombshell Claim Over 'Mystery' Truck Near Jantar Mantar Protest Site
The group questioned how a vehicle reportedly under official custody was moved near the protest venue and called for accountability from the administration. The claims have not been independently verified, and Delhi Police had not issued an immediate response addressing the specific allegations at the time of publication. "Who ordered a seized vehicle full of stones to be moved to a peaceful gathering? The @DelhiPolice must provide an answer immediately and take strict action against those within the force who took a decision to place stones inside a massive public gathering of peaceful protestors," the Cockroach Janta Party said in its post.
Context of the July 20 Protest Clashes
The development follows widespread clashes reported during the July 20 "Sansad Chalo" march, which moved from Jantar Mantar toward Parliament. Delhi Police previously stated that sections of the crowd turned violent, breached barricades, attacked security personnel, and engaged in stone-pelting, resulting in injuries on both sides and multiple FIRs. Bihar Govt Announces To Withdraw FIRs Against NEET Protesters, Release Detainees; CJP Leader Saurav Das Calls It 'Major Victory'.
While authorities maintain that enforcement action was necessary to restore public order, the CJP continues to maintain that its demonstration was intended to be peaceful. The group has accused officials of attempting to discredit the movement, adding a fresh layer of controversy to the ongoing investigations into the incident.
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